🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.